Physiotherapy · Playa de San Juan
Invasive physiotherapy
Dry needling and ultrasound-guided neuromodulation in Playa de San Juan, Alicante: needle techniques applied by a physiotherapist with specific training and, when needed, guided by ultrasound.
What is invasive physiotherapy
These are physiotherapy techniques that use a very fine needle that passes through the skin to act directly on the muscle, tendon or nerve that is causing the problem.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound lets us see the tissues we are working on in real time. That gives us more precision and safety, and lets us explain to you what we see.
They are not stand-alone techniques: they are part of a physiotherapy plan that usually also includes manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
Techniques
Techniques we use
Dry needling
Applied to trigger points and areas of muscle tension that cause pain or limit movement.
Ultrasound-guided neuromodulation
Electrical stimulation through a needle placed next to a nerve, guided by ultrasound, to work on pain and neuromuscular function.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
It helps us assess the tissue and guide the needle precisely.
Who is it for?
Some of the situations in which it may be indicated. It is always decided after an assessment.
- Persistent muscle pain or tightness that doesn’t fully improve
- Trigger points and myofascial pain
- Muscle and tendon injuries, for example in athletes
- Pain that limits movement or daily activity
- Recovery after an injury, combined with exercise
How we work
1. Assessment
We review your history, examine the area and, if needed, assess it with ultrasound. We also check that there are no contraindications.
2. We explain it to you
Before applying any technique, we tell you what it involves, what you will feel and what alternatives there are. You always decide.
3. Combined treatment
We combine the invasive technique with manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and review how you respond.
Who will see you
You will be seen by Javier Galindo, a physiotherapist specialising in sports, musculoskeletal and invasive physiotherapy. The whole team works with ultrasound and dry needling when the case requires it.
[PENDING: Javier’s registration number]
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?
You may feel brief discomfort as the needle goes in, or a pricking sensation or muscle twitch. Afterwards it is normal to feel some soreness in the area for one or two days.
Is it safe?
It is applied by a physiotherapist with specific training, with sterile single-use material and, when needed, guided by ultrasound. We first assess whether it is suitable for you.
Who should not have it?
It is not suitable in every case: for example, with an intense fear of needles, certain anticoagulant treatments, infections in the area or during pregnancy in certain areas. That is why we always start with an assessment.
How long is a session and how much does it cost?
Physiotherapy sessions last 55 minutes. You will find prices and packages, in full detail, in our TRAININ booking app.
Do you work with insurance companies?
We do not work with insurance companies.
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